The Brussels Times

Founded in 1969, The Brussels Times has grown to be the largest English-language daily news source in Belgium. Our goal is to deliver ongoing, high-quality news coverage about Belgium, European Union matters, and diverse opinions, catering to expats, foreigners, and globally-minded Belgians. We pride ourselves on being politically neutral, striving to present news in an unbiased manner while offering a variety of analyses and viewpoints. In addition, we publish The Brussels Times Magazine, a bi-monthly publication that highlights two key aspects of Brussels: its status as the political heart of Europe and its prominence as a hub for contemporary art.

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Cases of disease spread through air conditioning rising in Belgium

4 days ago | brusselstimes.com | Katie Westwood

The number of Legionella infections has dramatically increased in Belgium over the past few years, according to a new study by researchers at UZ Brussels. Legionella infections are caused by the Legionella bacteria. The most serious and deadly form is Legionnaire’s disease, a severe form of pneumonia. Legionnaires’ disease does not spread from person to person, but is contracted through inhaling droplets of infected air. Legionella is a type of bacteria naturally present in fresh water and soil.
New beetles arrive in Belgium, but 145 species quietly disappear

4 days ago | brusselstimes.com | Dylan Carter

Belgium is crawling with beetles, 4,672 different species at the last count, yet dozens have slipped out of sight in the space of a lifetime. The first checklist conducted by the Royal Belgian Entomological Society and the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences since 1995 has confirmed the scale of Belgium’s creepy-crawly diversity. Since the last count, entomologists have recorded 295 new arrivals in the beetle kingdom, most of which are glossy sap beetles from the Nitidulidae family.
Le Creuset marks a century of colour, craft and Belgian genius

5 days ago | brusselstimes.com | Leo Cendrowicz

In a sun-dappled kitchen in Provence, a vibrant orange cooking pot bubbles gently on the stove, exuding the comforting aroma of a boeuf bourguignon. It is a familiar scene in countless homes around the world – a testament to the enduring legacy of Le Creuset, the iconic cookware brand that, this year, quietly turns 100.
How to access mental health support in Brussels- Even without insurance

5 days ago | brusselstimes.com | Dylan Carter

How to access mental health support in Brussels– Even without insurance
Brussels' scenic tram 44 to return on Saturday

6 days ago | brusselstimes.com | Dylan Carter

After nearly two years of disruption due to major engineering works, Brussels' iconic tram 44 is set to return on Saturday, linking Etterbeek's Montgomery station to the Flemish municipality of Tervuren. Since August 2023, the line has undergone partial closures due to major refurbishments. Currently, most of line 44 is replaced by buses due to works along Avenue de Tervueren.
Where will Belgians go on holiday this summer?

6 days ago | brusselstimes.com | Katie Westwood

Three-quarters of Belgians intend to go on holiday this summer, but half plan to go back to the same place they visited last year, according to a report by Europ Assistance. Many Belgian holidaymakers choose to travel to European destinations. For the summer of 2025, France comes top of the list for travellers, with 22% of Belgians interviewed planning to take their holiday here.
King Philippe on abdication, Dire Straits and the thing he regrets

6 days ago | brusselstimes.com | Katie Westwood

In a video published on YouTube earlier this week, King Philippe of Belgium broke with tradition to open up to the Belgian public. To mark his 65th birthday in April, the monarch's children invited the public to submit questions they had always wanted to ask him. The Royal Palace said that it had received questions from Belgians of all ages. A total of 2,614 questions were submitted, 38 of which he addressed in a 40-minute video.
80% of foxes in Brussels infected with highly contagious disease

6 days ago | brusselstimes.com | Katie Westwood

Mange is a common disease in foxes. Credit: Tj HolowaychukSpotting an urban fox going about its business is one of the pleasures of living in a city. But fox-lovers in Brussels have been advised to admire the animals from afar after it emerged that 80% of the city’s foxes are infected with mange – also known as scabies. Mange is a highly contagious skin disease caused by parasitic mites. It causes intense itching, hair loss and skin lesions.
Iconic Woluwe bookshop-restaurant set to close its doors

1 week ago | brusselstimes.com | Katie Westwood

Brussels is set to lose another of its cherished institutions with the closure of Cook & Book, a bookshop and restaurant in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert. Cook & Book opened its doors more than 20 years ago, offering customers a unique shopping and dining experience. Located in a sprawling, supermarket-sized building near Roodebeek metro station, the store is divided into nine bookshops, each with a different theme.
Heat and ozone warning issued as Belgium gripped by high temperatures

1 week ago | brusselstimes.com | Katie Westwood

The warning phase of the High Heat and Ozone Peaks Plan has been activated from Thursday, Belgium’s Interregional Environment Cell, CELINE, has announced. According to forecasts from the Royal Meteorological Institute, IRM, temperatures will exceed 28°C at the Uccle reference station from this Friday, 20 June. Highs of up to 27°C are expected in Belgium today.